Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephen Metcalfe and Liam Fox

Thursday 15th December 2016 Commons Chamber

[Dr Fox]

I repeat that the Government have made no decision yet in relation to the discussions and negotiations that we will have with the European Union. We have made no decision yet on the customs union. That will be part of the ongoing discussion and the Government will make decisions based on evidence.

[Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (Con)]

T5. What action is my right hon. Friend taking to promote our world-class science base around the globe? Will he confirm that he recognises that face-to-face collaboration is an important part of that continued success, and that we need to attract the best and the brightest to do their research here?